Andy Murray successfully negotiated his first obstacle at the US Open as he saw off Russia’s Alex Bogomolov despite a patchy performance on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

It may be a bone of contention, but even four-legged actors can get awards in Tinseltown - and six top dogs duly collected prizes at the inaugural Golden Collar Awards.

Connections of Alwaary have all but ruled out a tilt at the Ladbrokes St Leger - despite the colt running a fantastic race in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes.